Brenton

Doyle

Doyle returns to center field on Monday night in Boston after receiving a three-game mental break to attempt to clear his head and work on adjustments. The 27-year-old outfielder is hitting just .206/.256/.336 with seven homers and nine steals through 76 games this season on the heels of last year’s impressive 23-homer, 30-steal breakthrough campaign.

Doyle will sit out for the fourth time in the last five games as Colorado attempts to give him an extended mental break in an effort to let him clear his head and work on adjustments. The 27-year-old was one of last year’s biggest fantasy breakthrough’s, but he’s struggled this season to re-discover that form at the plate.

It’s the second time in the last three games that Doyle has found himself situated on the bench, both times coming against right-handed pitchers. He has struggled mightily at the dish this season and if he winds up on the short side of a platoon role in center field, any fantasy value that he may have had in deeper leagues falls away. Mickey Moniak will start in his place once again and will bat fifth for the Rockies against White Sox’ right-hander Adrian Houser.

The 27-year-old outfielder opened the scoring in the ballgame with a 394-foot (109.3 mph EV) solo shot off of Clayton Kershaw in the second inning. Doyle finished the afternoon 1-for-3. He has had a very rough season at the plate, slashing a dismal .195/.251/.318 with six homers, 26 RBI and eight stolen bases.

Doyle takes a seat after making 10 consecutive starts in center field with Mickey Moniak getting a start in his absence. The 27-year-old outfielder clubbed his fifth round-tripper of the season during Tuesday’s extra-inning loss and is hitting .250/.357/.500 over his last seven games.

Doyle tagged rookie right-hander Cade Horton for a 371-foot (102.8 mph EV) solo shot on the first pitch of the seventh inning, tying the game at two runs apiece. The 27-year-old outfielder also plated the go-ahead run in the top half of the 11th inning with a ground out to second base. He finished the evening 1-for-4 and is now hitting .214/.279/.353 with five long balls, 21 RBI and six stolen bases in his first 190 plate appearances.

Doyle’s lack of production got him removed from the leadoff spot for the Rockies last week, but he could be back there soon. He went 5-for-12 with three extra-base hits and four walks in the four-game series versus the Phillies.

Beck finds himself back in the leadoff spot for the third consecutive game following Saturday’s two-homer explosion. The 24-year-old former prospect’s spot atop the lineup is notable since Brenton Doyle is hitting fifth for the second time in the last three games. He’s been a bit of an unexpected breakout sensation for Colorado since returning to the majors back in late April and should be rostered in all fantasy leagues.

It appears to be a routine day off for Doyle, who has started 19 consecutive games since April 26. The 27-year-old center fielder, who has struggled to a .186/.226/.254 triple-slash line with one homer and two steals over his last 15 games, was dropped to the fifth spot in Friday’s lineup amid his ongoing slump. He’s also been dealing with a personal matter over the past few weeks away from the field. The hope for fantasy managers is that a mental break away from the game helps get him back on track.

The 26-year-old outfielder led off the home half of the first inning with a single off of Casey Mize. He then swiped second base, but the Rockies were unable to cash him in from there. He has slumped a bit after a strong start to the season and is now hitting .224/.276/.374 to go with four long balls, 16 RBI and four stolen bases on the season.